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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
DISTINCTIONS in the Mississippi.
From the So. Louis Globe Democrat.

The extremes by low stage of water in the
Mississippi has nearly caused an entire suspen-
sion of steamboat operations to the South, and
river men who have been trying to navigate the
stream in the face of many difficulties since last
July are almost discouraged and ready TO
abandon water transportation. Low water is
frequently encountered during the summer and
fall of the year, but The boating stage has not
been so reduced for such a long period of time
before 10 the recollection of any of the old
pilots. They began to encounter bars between
St Louis and Cairo during the early part of
July, when the protracted drought set
in, and from that time since the river
has gradually declined. In the mean
time millions of dollars invested in steamb oats
and barges, have been tied up in way that
benefited no one, aud the boats were left to
decay According TO river men this would have
been avoided had the government work of i'm
proving the channel been continued. In view of
the encouragement of the present season and
present hope of relief from the government in
reclaimipg the channel, Capt. Henry c. Haar
stick. President or the st. Louis and Mississippi
Valley Transportation Company, says there is
likely to be a great falling off in the gross
amount of river tonnage, under the circun-
stances there is no inducement to build steam
boats and barges when they can't earn interest
upon the investment. The consequence will be
that when the present fleet is worn out st. Louis
will have no boats to float the grain of the Mis-
sisSippi valley on its natural course TO European
markets, and the farmer will then be at the
mercy of the railroads
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
A Good New Years Announceme emit.

There is scarcely any announcement that
could be made that would give more genu-
inc and general satisfaction on the first of the
new year than that sufficient amount to
insure the erection of hotel had been Sc
cured. Within the last few days several
subscriptions for very considerable sums
have been obtained, and the gentleman who
has charge of the matter is confident that
he will succeed in getting all that is re-
quired. He certainly has the best wishes of
the entire community for his success.
Several gentlemen who are well able to
subscribe literally have not yet subscribed
anything. Perhaps they are waiting to see
what the prospect of getting the amount
needed is, and will subscribe fully as much
as is expected Of them when they are salts
fed that the success of the enterprise is as
sured They are interested in the prosperity
of the city and ought to help it forward to
the full extent of their ability.
The public spirit that has been developed
in this city within the last few weeks has
somewhat surprised some of the more con-
sentative citizens. They are beginning to
think that if those who have money would
act together tremendously, enthusiastically
and energetically, they could start boom
in Savannah that would be as great as any
in the South that have attracted attention
and it would have one advantage over all of
them, viz: A solid foundation to rest upon.
The year that win begin tomorrow will
doubtless witness a good many improve
ments in Savannah. The city will do more
paving than in any previous year, and
street improvements win encourage other
improvements. The erection of a number
of good buildings is contemplated, and the
new street railway will be finished. Let us
see if the foundations of the long-talked of
hotel cannot be laid before another Christ
mas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1887.

Louisiana's Gubernatorial Campaign.
The campaign in Louisiana for the Dem
ocratic gubernatorial nomination is attract
ing theattention of the whole country Each
day the feeling between the two factions is
growing more bitter The personalities in
dulged in have already lead to a number of
fatal ARRAYS, and it is probable that other
lives will be sacrificed before it is deter
mined whether Gov Nichols or Gov. Nc
Emery is to have tho gubernatorial nomi-
nation.
One day this week ex-Congressman Nat
Wallace. one of Louisiana's millionaires,
made some damaging charges against
James D. Houston, one of the leaders of the
McEnery faction. Mr.. Houston is a man
Of war and he allows no one TO knock a
chip off his shoulder without getting hurt.
Mr.. Wallace's attack brought almost an inn
mediate reply. Mr.. Hou,ton, in published
statement, declared that Mr.. Wallace was
elected to Congress by means o. stuffed
ballot boxes, and that Mr. Wallace had
agreed to pay price to have
the ballot boxes in at least one district
stuffed in his interest. Henamed the amount
that was agreed upon, and also the man who
was to receive the money, and concluded by
alleging that only one-half of the sum agreed
upon was paid and that the other half was
repudiated.
Statements in Louisiana like the forego-
ing mean trouble, and it would not be sur
prising if Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. Houston
we're TO have a meeting under the far
famed oaks in the lower City Park.
1t is still a matter of doubt whether Gen.
Nichols or Gov. McEnery will get the nom
nation. 1t looks now as if contesting dele
cations would hold the balance of power.
In that case the nominating convention may
become historical one. Neither faction
will yield single point. The success of the
winning party will depend upon superior
management
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
From, the Chicogo Ners.

One day while the Anarchist trial was going
on in Judge Gary's court, Mr.. William King,
who is upward of so years old, sought admis-
sion, but was told he could not go in. Going to
the State Attorneys office, Mr.. King explained
that he was an old friend of Judge Gary, and he
was sure the Judge would let him in if he knew
he was there. Mr. Furthmann told him the
court room was full, but that he would try to
find place within the bar. In few moments
the two entered the courtroom and started to
walk down the aisle.
''Sit down. said Judge Gary, sternly.
''Your honor explained Mr.. Furthmann,
this is an cid friend of yours"
est down, said Judge Gary, louder and more
stern.y.
Mr. King looked as if he would like to have
big hole come up through the floor and swallow
him. There was place for him to sit down,
and still the Judge kept calling for him to do
He looked appealingly at his old friend, but the
old friend only glared on him savagely and re-
peated the awful command. Sit down.
When the ola gentleman had succeeded in
reaching the bar Mr.. Grinnell got up and gave
him his seat. When court was adjourned Judge
Gary came down from the bench rubbing his
hands together gleefuly and laughing clear to
his feet
Il made him sit down, didn't Is' said he to
Mr. Gripne in Mr. Kings presence. IN teach
him not to beat me at whist he did last
night | wish had had half chance | would
have put him out," and grabbing Mr.. King by
the arm he took his old crony out to lunch with
him. slA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
The Word Nihilist.
Ernm the centuru Mana.i,l,.


The word "Nihilstr was introduced In Russia
by Turgoneff, who used it In his novel; Fathers
and ChIldren,'' TO describe certain type of
character which had then recently made its ap-
pearance in the ranks of the sing generation,
and which he contraSted sharply and effectively
with the prevailing types in the generation
which was passing from the stage. As applied
to Bazaroh. the skeptical, naterastc. icono-
elastic surgeon S son in Tmgenieff's novel. the
word ''Nihilist' had a natural appropriateness
which the Russian public at once recognized.
There were differences of opinion as to the
question whether any such class as that repre-
sented by Bazaron really existed, but there was
no difference of opinion with regard to the APP
propriateness of the term as applied to that
particular character II was accurately descrip-
tive Of the type. The word "Nihilist,"
however, was soon caught up by the
conservatives and b. the government,
and was applied indscriminatey by them
as an opprobrious and discrediting nickname
to all persons who were not satisfied with the
existing order of things, and who sought, by
any active method whatever TO bring about
changes in Russian social and political organiza-
ton. To many Of the reformers, iconoclasts
and theorists of that time the term ''Nihlist"
was, perhaps. fairly applicable IL certainly
was, FOR example, to Bakunin and his followers
and by some of them it was'even accepted in
a spirit of pride and defiance as an appellation
which although a nickname, expressed con-
cisely their opposition TO all forms of authority
based on force To the great mass of the Rus
sian indictments, however, it had then, and has
now. no appropriate reference whatever. IL
to say that the people in the United States who
were once called ''Know-nothings" were persons
VINO really did not know anything, as to say
that the people in Russia who are now called
''Nihilists are persons who really do not believe
in nor respect anything. nor do anyt ing except
destroy. BY persistentiteration and reiteration
however, the Russian government and the Rus
sian conservative class have succeeded In max
ing the world accept this opprobrous nickname
as really descriptive OF the character and opin
ions OF all their opponents from the ''terrorista
who throws an explosive bomb under the car.
riage OF the Car down to the peaceful and Law
abiding member of provincial assembly who
respectfully asks leave 10 petition the Grown
for the redress of grievances 1t would be hard
TO md another instance In history where an il.
congruous and Inappropriate appellation BIS
thus been fastened upon Heterogeneous nlaSs
OF people TO whose bell Is and actions il has no
sort OF applicability, or a case in which an
opproprlols nickname has had SO confusing bld
20 luse"ding an iniiuence upou public option
throughout the world. The people .ost MS |
represented and wronged by this nickname ire |
unquestlonably the Russian Iioeials-t the NE a. |
bers OF the protesting party WHO see 10 obtin |
reforms bypesicsable and legal methods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
The Clerk
It's work. work. work,

r. It's work. work. work. "
For the city clerk, tv ae
From morning till twilight-tide,
With straining of eyes and bending OF back
And throbbing of head till it seems to crack
Unloading the world outside.
How changed since the days
OF Dan Chaucer's lays
When the gentle, the scholarly clerk
Rode down from Oxenford hetimes.
With his books of philosophy logic and RHYMES,
And wisdom was all his work!
But now, alas,
The long day must pass
With account aud receipt bill,
With inquiry, order and couutermand,
With credit and debit and total grand
That our modern folios fill.
On a high desk-stool
Sits the lad from school,
He hopes to be rich one day,
Though the septuagenarian there on his right
Only fifty draws on Saturday night,
For his life of all work and no play.
And yet, and yet
One cannot forget,
In the dreams of future fair,
That directors, officers, President, too
Started once on time, if the tales be true
Pen in hand, on the stoolperch there
So strive, strive, strive,
In the busy hive
That frownS upon Jest and chat.
The trim type writer, with pensive smile;
All. there's figure well worth while
But, MOI 'twere not business, that
Six days in the week
Thou shalt pine and peek.
OF the despot Success, The slave.
Dost thou dream of the sunshine, the woods and
the seag
Time enough when thon'rt seeking a grave.
HENRY TYRREIJ,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
BRIGHT BITS.

A FEW government bonds thrown in do not
injure the bonds of matrimony. Orleans
Pfcdyune.
SAY, doctor, wish you'd tell me how to lie
when I'm asleep
"Hello You going into the real estate bust
ness, too. Chicago NeWs.
IT must be particularly gratifying to have
your portrait on exhibition in an art gallery
and then read in a newspaper article that it has
"disagreeable smrk. -lhorfha's Vineyard
Herald
STRANGER--Is Mr. Biinks iny
Hotel Clerk-Nes, he's in his room.
TEL him Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
front, tell 126 a gentleman from Cincinnati
wishes to see him. - Omaha World.
CASHIERS, from medical report,
Are seldom very strong;
Their longest ages are but short
Their short ages are long.
lid Bits,
A MAN in Dakota advertises that he will be
hanged ID any mans place for $4,000. Wonder
II ne wants the money in advance? He do osut
appear to know much about the law, ANYWAY
man who can raise 100000 is not in much dan-
ger of being sentenced to be hanged.-DTokes
Magazine.
THE Uncle Toms Cabin" show performed
here Monday night. As they forgot to give the
usual complimentaries in return for free pufTs
we didn't go. Their best actor the trick jack,
ass-died before they got here; and that's the
only thing we cared about seeing, anyway
Teas Paper.
MAGISTRATE Ito tramp)-'The policeman says
you were acting in a disorderly manner.
Tramp was gobhling. your Honor
llagistrate-What do you go about the streets
gobblng for:
Tramp can't help it. your Homer; I've had
nothing but turkey three times day for over
two weeks The Epoch.
Mrs. JoBBERLYI should think somebody
would shoot those dreadful billiards.
Mr.. Jobberly-How is your mind working now,
my dear?
Mrs. Jobberiy-Why, it says here in the paper
that the billiards have stopped all the trains in
Dakota. What is the good of Indian reserva-
lions if the government can't keep these war
like tribes shut up?-BoStOR Record.
a WESTERN DEBATING SOCIETY discussed the
question OF female suffrage, and suffering
orator in the negative wound up his argument
with this clincher: Il d-d-defy anyone TO point
out a woman in this city or &C country who
could be Sheriff Would woman turn out in
the dead OF the nigh TO track and arrest m
m nlurderer7 l say n-no. Ten to one she would
elope with him. He sat down amid thunders
OF applause. Boston Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
ALivelv Goodman.

From the NeD York World.
Tie large and turbid young gentleman who is
known by the important title of Baron Blanc
has had a lively time with his coacbman. Baron
Blanc recently married wealthy Philadelphia
lady known as Mrs. Rigt, and when the newly
welded pair came to New York to live the bride
brought along her horses, carriages and coach
man. The coachman was known in his partcu-
lar social set as Philadelphia Mike, his family
cognomen being Cunningham. The other night
Mr.. Cunningham, who had been for some weeks
developing growing desire to coil himself
around the bulk of New York whisky, came to
a sudden realization that the undertaking was q
failure. The fact bore with it such a painful
condition of mind that MIR. Cunningham imme-
diately took to shying chairs, lamps and other
domestic implements at his baronial master and
mistress. For these diversions Philadelphia
Mike was promptly discharged, and he went out
from the family mansion surcharged with rage
and woe. AT the stable he found the Baroness
$1,000 saddle horse, which he promptly rode
away to a stable in Forty ninth street. Two
days later Mr.. Cunningham was arrested, and
while in durance more or less vile, he consented
70 tell where the stolen animal was secreted;
In the morning his master and mistress relented
sufficiently to not press the charge of thievery,
and he was simply held for disorderly conduct
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
SWaim's Place Wanted.

If there is any way to get Judge Advo
cate General Swain out of the army there
is no reason why tho President should not
ment. Gen. Swain was tried by court
martial on certain charges and found guilty.
He was sentenced to be suspended for
twelve years and his pay was reduced one
half
Gen. Swain is still Judge Advocate, but
he cannot perform any of the duties of that
Office. The duties must be- performed, how
ever and as a matter of fact they are per-
formed by subordinate, whose compensa-
ton is not more than half of that of Judge
Advocate. 1t seems hardly just that for a
decade the office of Judge Advocate should
remain virtually vacant, and that man
who renders no service should draw hand
some salary from the government
The point is made that as the Judge Ad-
vocate is an appointee of the President he
can be removed at the will of the President
with the consent of the Senate If an &C
ceptable nomination to the office were made
it is probable that the Senate would confirm
it. and if it did Gen. Swain would be out of
Office. The President is being urged to
make nomination, and there is not much,
if any, doubt that it is advisable for him to
do so. Let the Senate take the response
bility of keeping Gen. Swain in the army.
He does not appear to have great deal of
self-respect. If he had he would resign.
There is no reason why the President should
have any hesitation in trying to remove
him, particularly as his retention in Office,
under existing circumstances, is embarrass-
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31

Those who are nearest to Mr. Blaine say
he will not be candidate for the Republi-
can nomination. The latest declaration to
this effect is contained in Thursdays Chi
cago Tribune, and is sent from Washing
ton. The statement is that four years
ago Mr.. Blaine wrote letter
peremptorily declining to allow his
name to be used, but was persuaded
by his friends to withhold it, and that such
letter will certainly be forthcoming at the
proper time this year. Il will be very hard,
indeed, to get the public to believe that
Blaine will decline to again lead the Repub-
bcans to brilliant defeat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGs-Ssvanrah Rifle Association; Sa-
vannah and Ogeechee Canal Company
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-New Years at Thunder
bolt; AS to Repairs of st. Mary's River Bridge
Being Completed and waycross Route Re
sumed: Election for Superintendent Of Scaven-
ger Department..
Chapman
AMUsEMENTs-Robert Downing at the Theatre.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULEs-Baltimore Steamship
Company; Ocean Steamship Company.
FINANcIAL--The Citizens Bank of Savannah.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS Help
Wanted; For Rent; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31

Complaint is being made in some quarters
that the punishment inflicted upon mail
thieves is Inadequate, and that of all classes
of persons convicted in Federal courts, post
Office offenders have COTTON of the easiest
so easy, in fact, that their punishment does
not serve as an example to others. The law
provides that letter thieves may be punished
by being imprisoned as long as ten years. but
the sentence is rarely for more than three.
A carrier may sometimes determine to facil-
itate delivery by dumping a number of let
tiers ON the road or elsewhere, but citizens
are fully protected in the matter, if the law
is only carried out, for the carrier who is
found guilty of throwing away single
letter is liable to a years Imprisonment and
may also be fined.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31

Senator Spooner has two well-deflned
ideas respecting the President. One is that
he isn't much Of public speaker. and the
other is that he will have a hard time get
ting denomination. The President may
not be much of a public speaker, but the
Senator is wrong about the denomination
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31

In bis treatment of the negroes President
Cleveland has been just and liberal. He
has accorded them all of their rights, and
has recognized the race by selecting from it
number of sensible and deserving men for
high public Office. 1t is not surprising,
therefore, that be has made himself popular
with many of them. and gained their ad-
miration and respect. The Age, one Of the
organs Of The race, says: eve may as well
,imit Chat 10 President since Abraham
ldncoln enjoys 50 thoroughly the confidence
Of the people as President Cleveland he
has opinions, he is honest; he has courage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31

Both Mayor Hewitt and Gov. Hill are
accredited with desire to defeat Mr. Cleve-
lands denomination. Mayor Hewitt is said
to be himself planning to get the plum, and
is being aided by his brother-in-law, ex-
Mayor Cooper. Gov. Hills sole ambition is
to defeat Mr.. Cleveland, and he doesn't
himself care the snap of his finger for the
Presidency. 1t certainly takes men of re-
markable inventive genius to get up such
stories. Either Mayor Hewitt or Gov. Hill
would make good President, but they are
both too sharp to enter movement that
would be more than apt to fail, and are too
friendly to Mr.. Cleveland to oppose him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
Ringing Noises

IN the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzipg
sound. are caused by catarrh, that exceed !,
ingly disagreeable and very common dis
ease ease Loss OF smell or hearing also result
rom catarrn. Hoods Sarsaparilla. the
great blood purifier, is peculiarly succes ass
nj remedy for this disease. which h cnrea
by purifying The blood. Ii you suiyer IRON,
,Satarrh, tr Hoods Sarsapaiilla, the peca-
Liar medicine. @--N peN"-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31
Dueling Weapons in Georgia.

From the Baltimore american (Rep.)
We congratulate Georgia editors upon hav-
ing hostile meeting without recourse to ethal
weapons. When Editor Lowry of Rome used
his fists, and Editor Graves defended himself
successfully with an umbrella, no further proof
is required that the world moves progressively
in North Georgia. Editors should not fght
but, If provoked to do so, fists and umbrellas
are commendable Improvements upon pistols
and knives
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-31

While a good many Congressman are en-
joying the holidays at home, Senator Sher-
man is steadily at work in Washington. He
did not remain there because he was unable
to get a free pass over the railroads, but in
order to prepare great tariff speech, which
is to be at once reply to Mr.. Cleveland, a
warning to Mr.. Blaine, and bid for the
Presidential nomination. Poor Sherman!
He can't see that he is about as far from the
Presidency as he ever has been since he
sought it, and as near to it as he will ever